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Maintenance Technician

Job Posted: 8 hours ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: HU2, Kingston upon Hull, City of Kingston upon Hull

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We are looking for an Engineering Shift Technician to support the safe and efficient running of our Chemical Plant, which manufactures the active ingredient for a key pharmaceutical product. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, support production uptime, and ensure compliance with safety and GMP standards.
Key Responsibilities
  * Respond quickly to engineering breakdowns to minimise downtime.
  * Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with statutory and GMP requirements.
  * Ensure equipment, building services and infrastructure remain safe, compliant and operational.
  * Work closely with production teams to plan maintenance around equipment availability.
  * Support service contractors and ensure all work follows risk assessments and method statements.
  * Identify root causes of equipment issues and deliver long-term solutions.
  * Participate in safety leadership tours and promote high EHS standards.
  * Support small capital projects and assist with major project delivery when required.
Key Requirements
  * Qualified maintenance engineer (via qualifications or extensive experience).
  * Experience in an engineering/maintenance role—pharmaceutical, chemical or similar industries preferred.
  * Understanding of GMP, MHRA/FDA standards, and H&S systems (NEBOSH beneficial).
  * Experience working with chemical manufacturing equipment is an advantage.
  * Strong communication skills and ability to work with staff at all levels.
  * Computer literacy (Word, Excel, planning tools). Experience with Maximo/Trackwise is a plus.
  * Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach.
  * Strong teamwork and leadership qualities with a focus on service excellence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  * Qualified maintenance engineer – either through formal qualification or length / breadth of experience Line management experience in same / similar environment.
  * Experience in an engineering discipline ideally within the pharmaceutical / healthcare / chemical industry Knowledge and application of relevant regulatory standards – MHRA / FDA, ISO14001, OHSAS18001 ISO9001 standards – NEBOSH qualification an advantage.
  * Knowledge and understanding of chemical manufacturing operations advantageous.
What We’re Looking For
  * A self-starter who can manage multiple tasks.
  * Someone who works well under pressure and shows urgency when dealing with issues.
  * A team player with good interpersonal skills and a commitment to safety and GMP compliance.
  * A confident decision-maker who drives performance and reliability.
Shifts
  * 2 Shifts (6-2 / 2-10) Occassionally may be required to work 12pm - 8pm
  * Monday to Friday
  * Weekends are Overtime - x 1.5 Saturday / x 2 Sunday

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